Despondency Quote by Henry Ward Beecher
“Despondency is ingratitude; hope is God's worship.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: 19th‑century preaching
Being ungrateful leads to despair, while gratitude aligns one with divine worship.
In simple terms: Gratitude lifts the spirit; ingratitude drags it down.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate thankfulness.
Themes
faith
gratitude
despair
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- religious practice
- mental health
Key Concepts
spirituality
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you grateful for today?
- How does gratitude affect your view of hardship?
A Different Perspective
Hope alone may not solve practical problems.
![“Ready-to-Halt, Poor Fearing, and thou, Mrs. Despondency, and Much-afraid, go often there [the empty tomb]; let it be your favorite haunt. There build a tabernacle, there abide. And often say to your heart, when you are in distress and sorrow, Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” quote by Charles Spurgeon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/af7/charles-spurgeon-82_despondency_ready-to-halt-poor-fearing-and-thou-mrs_647374.jpg)
